For 12 Illinois Public Colleges, the average faculty salary is $93,041 in 2025. By academic rank,
- The average professor salary is $119,215 at Illinois Public Colleges.
- The average associate professor salary is $97,234 at Illinois Public Colleges.
- The average assistant professor salary is $84,875 at Illinois Public Colleges.
- The average instructor salary is $63,466 at Illinois Public Colleges.
- The average lecturer salary is $64,508 at Illinois Public Colleges.
- The average salary of faculty without academic rank is $55,175 at Illinois Public Colleges.
Illinois Public Colleges Faculty Salary Comparison Table
The following table compares faculty salaries at Illinois Public Colleges by academic rank. You can filter the table to compare specific type of colleges of your choice.
| School Name | All Rank Average | Professor | Associate Professor | Assistant Professor | Instructor | Lecturer | No Academic Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago State UniversityChicago, IL | $81,196 | $99,334 | $87,244 | $72,869 | - | $58,921 | $40,788 |
| Eastern Illinois UniversityCharleston, IL | $84,987 | $105,601 | $91,695 | $74,808 | $61,475 | - | - |
| Governors State UniversityUniversity Park, IL | $78,557 | $98,460 | $87,316 | $77,224 | - | $61,374 | $57,335 |
| University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL | $132,874 | $181,486 | $139,154 | $114,364 | $101,333 | $78,252 | - |
| University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign, IL | $131,040 | $176,431 | $123,524 | $108,510 | $81,310 | $77,543 | $59,528 |
| Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL | $85,250 | $107,192 | $93,698 | $80,752 | - | $54,530 | - |
| Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL | $99,800 | $129,870 | $111,344 | $93,860 | $54,691 | - | $63,047 |
| Northeastern Illinois UniversityChicago, IL | $83,479 | $105,973 | $91,010 | $91,398 | $56,167 | - | - |
| University of Illinois SpringfieldSpringfield, IL | $89,588 | $111,337 | $90,898 | $84,062 | $61,229 | $90,150 | - |
| Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL | $76,588 | $104,333 | $77,899 | $70,319 | $41,569 | $49,890 | - |
| Southern Illinois University-EdwardsvilleEdwardsville, IL | $81,240 | $102,274 | $87,114 | $78,742 | $53,229 | $45,400 | - |
| Western Illinois UniversityMacomb, IL | $91,891 | $108,288 | $85,917 | $71,593 | $60,193 | - | - |
Highest Faculty Salary in Illinois
- Northwestern University $182,894
- Spertus College $181,500
- University of Chicago $179,034
- Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago $173,300
- University of Illinois Chicago $132,874
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign $131,040
- Rush University $123,184
- City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College $121,177
- College of DuPage $120,570
- Midwestern University-Downers Grove $118,832